Blood cells G11
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- 2. cava Large vein bringing deoxygenated blood into the right atrium.
- 4. The most common type of leukocyte; highly effective against bacteria.
- 7. Shape of a monocyte’s nucleus.
- 8. Proteins released by B cells to neutralize pathogens.
- 10. Type of immunity provided by T and B lymphocytes.
- 13. The liquid portion of blood in which cells are suspended.
- 14. Largest leukocytes; horseshoe-shaped nucleus; become macrophages.
- 17. General term for white blood cells involved in body defenses.
- 21. Large cells in bone marrow that produce platelets.
- 22. Valve that allows blood to exit the left ventricle into the aorta.
- 23. Term for cells that engulf pathogens or debris.
- 24. Small particles in cytoplasm of some leukocytes, like neutrophils and eosinophils.
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- 1. Phagocytic cells with red-orange granules; active in allergies and parasitic infections.
- 3. Flattened, biconcave red blood cells that transport oxygen.
- 5. Least common leukocyte; promotes inflammation with dense purple granules.
- 6. Platelets help maintain this by sealing wounds and preventing blood loss.
- 9. Cell fragments that aid in clotting and tissue repair.
- 11. Substance recognized as foreign, triggering immune response.
- 12. Jelly-like material in cells where granules may be found.
- 13. Term describing blood vessels or valves associated with the lungs.
- 15. marrow The tissue where blood cells are produced.
- 16. Spherical cells with a large nucleus; include B and T cells.
- 18. Shape of red blood cells that increases surface area for gas exchange.
- 19. Large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to the body.
- 20. Type of heart valve shaped like a half-moon.